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Inji Thogayal
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Inji Thogayal Recipe | How to make Ginger Chutney

Inji Thogayal Recipe or Ginger Chutney is a flavourful condiment with ground ginger along with garlic and chilies. Serves a delightful side dish for Rice, Dosa.
Course Chutneys, Dips and Spreads
Cuisine Tamil Nadu
Keyword Ginger Chutney
By Cook Method Blended, Stovetop
Occasion Meals for Two
By Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Vegan
Dish Type Condiment Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 368kcal
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Ginger chopped
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds / Methi Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Urad Dal
  • 3 Dry Red Chillies
  • 1- inch Tamarind
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Jaggery
  • Salt to taste

For Tempering

  • 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Urad Dal
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing

Instructions

How to make Inji Thogayal Recipe

    For making the Inji Thuvaiyal

    • Wash and peel the skin from ginger, garlic.
    • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, add fenugreek seeds, urad dal, and saute well.
    • Next add green chili, red chilies, ginger, garlic, and tamarind.
    • Saute for a few minutes until the raw smell goes away.
    • Turn off the flame, keep it aside to cool.
    • When the mixture is cool, add it to a mixer jar along with the grated jaggery, salt, and very little water.
    • Grind to make a smooth Inji Thogayal.

    For Tempering

    • Transfer the chutney to a bowl.
    • Heat a pan with oil, temper with mustard, urad dal, and pour this over the chutney.
    • Check the salt and adjust to taste.
    • Serve Inji Thogayal Recipe with hot Steamed Rice along with a dollop of Ghee.
    • We can even serve as a side dish for Dosa.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1293IU | Vitamin C: 209mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 6mg
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